Which place is cheaper, Rhone-Alpes or Sicily?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sicily or Rhone-Alpes?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sicily or Rhone-Alpes, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Sicily or Rhone-Alpes?
Sicily
If Italy is a boot, then Sicily is the football about to be kicked. This large island is separated from mainland Italy by the Straits of Messina. It has a dynamic and rich cultural history that is a mix of many different invading forces over the course of history, each leaving its own mark on Sicily's art, cuisine, and language. Various archeological areas can be found throughout the island and many are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Sicilians have their own language, although most speak Italian and many learn English in school.
Rhone-Alpes
Rhone-Alps is part of Auvergne-Rhone-Alps, a new region in France, located along the Eastern border towards the south of the country. The region was named after the Rhone River and the Alps mountain range. The capital city, Lyon, is the second largest metropolitan area in France behind Paris and Rhone Alps has the sixth largest economy of any European region. The Rhone-Alps is a beautiful region, bordering Italy and Switzerland to the east, Burgundy to the north, Auvergne to the west and the Provence region to the south. The area features much of the greatest scenery in France, from the high Alps of the Savoy region to the lavender fields of the Drome and the stunning Gorges de l'Ardeche. A great outdoors destination!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Italy, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rome, The Best Bicycle Tours in France, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySicily €102Rhone-Alpes €0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Sicily is €102, while the average daily cost in Rhone-Alpes is €0.00. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Sicily and Rhone-Alpes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSicily €59Rhone-Alpes -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSicily €118Rhone-Alpes €0.00
Compare Hotels in Sicily and Rhone-Alpes
Looking for a hotel in Sicily or Rhone-Alpes? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Sicily Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sicily €13Rhone-Alpes -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhone-Alpes
Also for Rhone-Alpes, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Superior Private Transfer From Lyon City to Geneva City: $295
- Private transfer from Geneva airport to Annecy: $295
- Private Direct Transfer from Lyon to Geneva: $274
- Private Transfer Chamonix and Morzine to Milan Malpensa Airport: $229
- Private Transfer Grenoble Airport GNB - Grenoble Ski Resort: $229
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Morzine Avoriaz Round Trip Transfer: $185
- Lyon St Exupery Airport to Courchevel/Les Arcs - Arrival Transfer: $180
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Meribel - Arrival Private Transfer: $180
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Lyon (hotel OR airport pick-up): $177
- Private Departure Transfer from Chamonix to Milan Airport: $170
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport(LYS) to Alpe d'Huez - Arrival Transfer: $164
- Les Deux Alpes to Geneva Int Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $163
Is it cheaper to fly into Sicily or Rhone-Alpes?
Prices for flights to both Rhone-Alpes and Sicily change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one daySicily €33Rhone-Alpes -
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sicily
For Sicily, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Etna: Wine Tasting and Food Tour: $122
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhone-Alpes
For Rhone-Alpes, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $76
- Lyon Old Town Half-Day Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $93
- Annecy Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $104
- Lyon Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Food Tour in Lyon - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Secret Food Tours Lyon w/ Private Tour Option: $109
- Lyon - Bakeries, Chocolate and Patisseries Food Tour: $119
- All Inclusive Food Tour of Annecy Old Town with Local Guide: $148
- 5 Course Rooftop Dinner with Spectacular View of Lyon: $156
- Viator Exclusive: Croix Rousse Market & Rooftop Cooking Class: $175
- Private Market Tour and Modern French Cooking and Meal with a Local in Annecy: $188
- Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Food Tour: $249
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sicily €12Rhone-Alpes -
Tours and Activities in Sicily
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sicily.
- Mount Etna E-bike tour: Tour of Etna: $192
- Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour: $111
- TOUR TREKKING ETNA MORNING SCHIENA DELL’ASINO: $43
Tours and Activities in Rhone-Alpes
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rhone-Alpes.
- Évian-les-Bains Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $297
- 1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon: $27
- 1-hour tourist walk with guide: $38
- ANNECY | Private Walking Tour of Annecy's Historical Center: $191
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour of the archaeological site of Lyon: $8.72
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour to Traboules de Lyon: Croix-Rousse: $8.72
- Annecy Segway Tour - 1h: $44
- Annecy Segway Tour - 1h30: $55
- Annecy Segway Tour - 2h: $66
- Annecy: 1.5-Hour Segway Tour: $53
- Audio-Guided Tour of the United States Quarter and Painted Walls: $11
- Audio-guided tour of Old Lyon: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySicily €14Rhone-Alpes -
Sample the Local Flavors in Sicily
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sicily:
- Palermo: photographic walk and wine tasting: $342
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhone-Alpes
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rhone-Alpes:
- Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais : $98
- Guided tour of Beaujolais by electric bike and wine tasting: $98
- Lyon Music & Wine tasting: $104
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $108
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $108
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $108
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $108
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tours from Lyon: $108
- Lyon's Grooves & Grapes : Wine Tasting & Record Shops Tour: $128
- Macon & Beaujolais Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $142
- Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $148
- Beaujolais Wine Tasting Day Tour from Lyon: $162
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sicily and Rhone-Alpes, we can see that Sicily is more expensive. And not only is Rhone-Alpes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Rhone-Alpes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rhone-Alpes and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Sicily would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sicily than you might in Rhone-Alpes.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sicily Expensive? and Is Rhone-Alpes Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Sicily or Rhone-Alpes?
Rhone-Alpes has a larger population, and is about 16% larger than the population of Sicily. When comparing the sizes of Sicily and Rhone-Alpes, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.